Employee Relations Specialist, hireful

Location: Hybrid (3 days a week in the office), based out of Bradford or Peterborough office. Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.

About the role

Thousands of families across the country rely on our client for a safe, affordable home. As the housing crisis deepens, their work has never been more important. This role is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied Employee Relations (ER) caseload, influence leaders across the business, and make a real difference to colleague experiences during key moments of their working lives.

As their Employee Relations Specialist, you'll be the first point of contact for ER matters, providing expert, coaching-led support to leaders. You'll manage a diverse and often complex caseload, offering practical, balanced, and legally sound advice. Beyond casework, you'll use ER insights to identify emerging risks, recommend preventative actions, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of employee relations cases, including:
  • Absence management
  • Performance and capability issues
  • Flexible working requests
  • Conduct matters
  • Organisational change and consultation activity
  • Disciplinary and grievance cases
• Provide coaching and support to leaders to build their confidence in handling people matters early, fairly, and effectively.
• Use ER insights and trends to identify risks and recommend preventative actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the organisation.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience managing a broad range of complex employee relations cases.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply legal principles to practical workplace situations.
• Experience coaching, training, and supporting leaders to build confidence and capability in people management.
• Sound judgement to assess and balance business, legal, and people-related risks.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in advice and case management.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks, including DBS and social media screening.

Pay

The spot salary for this post is £39,735 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements. If you're still developing some skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

Benefits

• Generous time off: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing support: Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
• Financial perks: Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through their benefits platform.
• Future-focused benefits: Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary.
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
• Career development: Training programs including Stepping into Management, Management Essentials, leadership development, and apprenticeships.

Interview Process

Stage 1: A Place to Connect
A Teams interview with the hiring manager to discuss your experience, goals, and what you bring to the role. Planned date: 18th August via Teams.

Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths
A role-related assessment and behavioural/scenario-based interview focused on applying your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll complete a questionnaire in advance. Planned date: 25th August at their Bradford office.